Recipe by Rachel Berger

Leek-Smothered Salmon

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6-8 Servings
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This sweet and savory salmon is perfect for Yom Tov and can be made one to two days in advance. It is made on a sheet pan, with minimal prep and 30 minutes of oven time. It doesn’t get any easier! It will make a beautiful presentation on your table, served warm or at room temperature!

Ingredients

Leek-Smothered Salmon

  • small side of salmon (approximately 3 pounds)

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 1/4 cup cleaned, chopped parsley

  • 5 cubes Gefen frozen garlic

  • zest of 1 lemon

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 3 leeks, white and light green part, sliced into rounds (about 4 cups; see note on how to inspect these for bugs)

  • 10 Medjool dates, pitted and cut into quarters

  • olive oil, for greasing

  • salt, to taste

  • pepper, to taste

  • lemon juice, to taste

  • additional parsley to garnish, optional

Directions

Prepare the Leeks and Dates

1.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2.

Grease a sheet pan with two to three tablespoons of olive oil. Spread out the cut leeks and dates and toss to coat with the oil. Sprinkle with salt, to taste. Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, stirring once after five minutes.

Notes:

To check the leek rings for insects, place them in a large bowl with water. Spread the rings throughout the bowl and let it soak for several minutes. Retrieve rings with a slotted spoon. Visually inspect the rings on the spoon and water in bowl.

Prepare the Salmon

1.

In a small bowl, combine the honey, parsley, garlic cubes, zest and half a teaspoon salt, and smear all over the salmon. When the leeks have softened, (after about 10 minutes) remove the sheet pan from the oven and make a space in the middle, and carefully place the salmon on the pan. Return the pan to the oven and cook for an additional 20 minutes.

2.

Remove the pan from the oven and spoon the leek and date mixture onto the top of the fish.

3.

Drizzle with lemon juice before serving if desired.

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